Cool MateInvite
UK /["/ɪnˈvaɪt/","/ɪnˈvaɪts/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/ɪnˈvaɪt/","/ɪnˈvaɪts/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to ask somebody to come to a social event
In simple words: To ask someone to come to an event.
Examples
- I would like to invite you to my birthday party.
- She decided to invite her friends over for dinner.
- He was too shy to invite her to dance.
- They invite guests to their home every weekend.
- The teacher will invite the top students to a special event.
Usage notes
Use 'invite' for casual and formal occasions, but avoid in very formal writing, where you might prefer 'extend an invitation.'
Grammar pattern
invite + object
Memory hint
Think of 'invite' as 'in' + 'vite' (like 'invite' someone in for a visit).
Collocations
- formally
- officially
- cordially
- into
- for
- to
- formally
- officially
- cordially
- into
- for
- to
- positively
- practically
- seem to
Synonyms
- ask
- summon
- request
- entice
- call
Antonyms
- exclude
- dismiss
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'invite' as a noun and verb.
- Saying 'invite to' instead of 'invite someone to.'
- Using 'invited' instead of 'invite' in some contexts.